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PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal
Images from Monday's action at the French Open. IMAGE: Rafael Nadal looks on while wearing a face mask. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images It might be an unusual French Open but claycourt master Rafael Nadal started his quest for a...

UAE tops list of Türkiye’s fastest-growing export markets in H1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was the country where Türkiye increased its exports the most in value terms in the first half of the year, with shipments rising 64.5% to nearly $3.3 billion, according to a report Thursday. Türkiye’s total exports...

'I've been to all 44 countries in Europe but I struggled with four of them'
Lexie Limitless, an American YouTuber who holds the impressive title of being the youngest person to visit every country in the world at just 21 years old, recently shared her thoughts on the 44 countries in Europe. In a recent video titled 'I...

UK tourists in Spain with blue or burgundy passports warned over '10-year-rule'
Millions of Brits will be jetting off to Spain this year, with the promise of warm weather and sandy beaches. However, an expert is warning UK tourists not to make one passport error which could ruin your holiday. Kylie, known as...

Valhalla’s compact RWS passes 12.7mm live-fire test
Valhalla Turrets has successfully completed the first live-fire test of its LOKI Remote Weapon Station (RWS) with a 12.7mm caliber weapon. The company announced the milestone on July 10, confirming that the trial focused on functional performance...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on coking coal, Gini coefficient and more (Week 118)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Economy to check your...

The best mountain breaks across Europe to escape blistering summer heatwaves
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Congratulations! Princess Ariane of the Netherlands graduates from UWC in Italy – and celebrates with an unusual tradition
Instagram content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Born in the Hague on 10 April 2007, Princess Ariane Wilhelmina Máxima Ines is the third and youngest daughter of the reigning Dutch king and his Argentine wife. Her...

Heatwaves, drought grip Europe
Scientists and international agencies warn that this crisis is part of a broader “new era of drought,” driven by climate change and posing escalating threats to food security, ecosystems, and national economies. Germany is experiencing what may be...

Modi government called ‘out of touch’ for claiming India is one of world’s most equal nations
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary
Ambassador Edgard Pérez Alván has nearly 30 years of experience in the Peruvian diplomatic service. His career as a Peruvian diplomat has taken him to countries on several continents, including Malaysia, Cuba, China, the United States, Austria,...
Beer festival in Laško celebrates 60 years
Laško, 7 July - The 60th edition of the Beer and Flowers Festival will kick off on Thursday in Laško for a weekend of music, tradition, sustainability and community. The town of Laško in eastern Slovenia is also celebrating the 200th anniversary...
Severe drought not letting up
Ljubljana, 3 July - Extreme drought conditions continue in the country but the outlook for the next few days offers at least a brief relief as summer storms are approaching. Most of the country is seeing severely dry conditions in the uppermost...

SSA social bonds roundtable: Social bond investors demand volume, variety and strong outcomes
Investors would like more, and large reservoirs of social spending in the public sector are not being tapped. Among governments, national and local, still only a minority use the instrument. Meanwhile, investor demand is tangible but diffuse,...

India is an essential partner, we want fair and reciprocal trade: US State Department’s Mingon Houston
BUCHAREST: Extreme heat and worsening drought conditions are gripping large parts of Europe, fueling wildfires and prompting urgent weather alerts across multiple countries. Scientists and international agencies warn that this crisis is part of a...

Wisconsin commit Hayden Jones shines in FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin men’s basketball commit Hayden Jones scored 21 points in New Zealand’s loss to Slovenia in the third-place game of the 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. He led all scorers and collected seven rebounds in the...

Heatwaves, drought grip Europe, fueling calls for global action
Extreme heat and worsening drought conditions are sweeping across Europe, triggering wildfires and economic strain, as experts warn of a global "new era of drought" driven by climate change and urge global action and collaboration. BUCHAREST, July...
Roundup: Heatwaves, drought grip Europe, fueling calls for global action
BUCHAREST, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Extreme heat and worsening drought conditions are gripping large parts of Europe, fueling wildfires and prompting urgent weather alerts across multiple countries. Scientists and international agencies warn that this...
Wedding FOMO after Bezos' big day? Craft your own magical moments at these budget-friendly destinations
Now that the uber-wealthy set has left Venice after witnessing the gaudy nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, you'd think that it's a show-stopper, something that can't be outdone when it comes to deciding where to host your wedding...
Mathieu van der Poel wins second stage of Tour de France
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France – Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel won Stage 2 of the Tour de France ahead of Slovenian Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish at Boulogne-sur-Mer on July 6. After triumphing in a tense uphill finale, van der Poel, 30, took the...